2014年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案

2014年成人高考专升本英语考试真题及参考答案

I. Phonetics (5 points )Directions: In each of the following groups of words, there, are four
underlined letters or lettercombinations marked A, B, C and D. Compare the
underlined parts and identify the one thatis different from the others in
pronunciation. Mark your answer by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the
Answer Sheet.

第1题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.stageB.pass_ageC.percentageD.village参考答案：A

第2题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.pensionB.extensionC.collisionD.Dimension参考答案：C

第3题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.m_oveB.jokeC.h_opeD.zone参考答案：A

第4题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.wealthyB.athleteC.beneathD.southern参考答案：D

第5题单选 根据读音，选择合适的答案( )A.phraseB.looseC.expo_seD.accuse参考答案：BII. Vocabulary and Structure( 15 points)Directions:There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each
sentence there are fourchoices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best
completes the sentence andblacken the corresponding letter on the Answer
Sheet.

第6题单选 The relationship between parents and their children___________ a
strong influence on the character of the children.A.haveB.havingC.to haveD.has参考答案：D

第7题单选 Only by telling the truth___________win the trust and support of your
friends.A.you canB.can youC.you didD.did you参考答案：B

第8题单选 These apple trees,___________I planted three years ago, have not
borne any fruit.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.when参考答案：C

第9题单选 Don't remind me of that awful day;I__________such a fool of
myself.A.madeB.makeC.will makeD.am making参考答案：A

第10题单选 My daughter is quite well now __________ a slight headache.A.besideB.besidesC.but forD.except for参考答案：D第11题单选 She is treated__________better than I was.A.muchB.littleC.manyD.more参考答案：A

第12题单选 If it had not rained yesterday, they__________work on time.A.will finishB.will have finishedC.would finishD.would have finished参考答案：D第13题单选 They are studying the Solar System's__________planet,Saturn ,and its
moons.A.two largestB.largest twoC.second largestD.largest second参考答案：C第14题单选 I'd like to go with you ; __________, my hands are full at the
moment.A.howeverB.whateverC.wheneverD.wherever参考答案：A

第15题单选 He entered the office hurriedly,__________the door open.A.leavingB.leftC.leaveD.to leave参考答案：A

第16题单选 He had to quit the job__________his ill health.A.asB.as forC.becauseD.because of参考答案：D

第17题单选 She needs more friends of her own__________A.yearB.ageC.periodD.stage参考答案：B

第18题单选 __________, the training will help you become better at what you
do.A.In the seasonB.In the periodC.In the long runD.In the long range参考答案：C

第19题单选 Sea levels are__________to rise between 7 and 23 inches by the end
of 21st century.A.inspectedB.suspectedC.expectedD.detected参考答案：C

第20题单选 Smoking and drinking may__________heart disease and cancer.A.result fromB.lead toC.come fromD.get to

Ⅲ. Cloze ( 30 points)Directions:For each blank in the following passage, there are four choices
marked A, B, Cand D. Choose the one that is most suitable and mark your answer
by blackening the corres-ponding letter on the Answer Sheet.The Nobel Prizes are awards that are given each year for special things
that people or groups ofpeople have achieved. They are awarded in six
21__________ : physics, chemistry, medicine, literature,peace and economics.The prizes come from 22 __________ that was created by the Swedish inventor
Alfred Nobel. He wantedto use some of his money to help make the world a 23 __________ place to
live in.Many organizations, chosen by Alfred Nobel himself,24 __________ who
receives the prizes. Eachaward 25 __________ a gold medal,a diploma and a lot of
money. Prizes can only be given to 26__________ of allraces, countries and
religions. Only the Peace Prize can 27 __________ be given to a group.The first Nobel Prizes were handed out 28 __________ December 10,1901--five
years after AlfredNobel's death. Nobel was a chemist, engineer and inventor 29
__________ most famous invention, dynamite(炸药) , made him a 30 __________ man.
Although he gave the world such a 31 __________ w,~pon, Nobel wasalways against
wars and 32__________. He therefore left a lot of money that was to go to those
who did a lotfor the peace of 33__________Officials at first handed out only five prizes a year. The prize for
economics was first awarded in 1969. In some 34 __________ prizes were not
awarded because there were no 35 __________ candidates.All prizes are presented in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of the
Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway.第21题单选 第21题应选( )A.partsB.areasC.regionsD.classes参考答案：B第22题单选 第22题应选( )A.a bondB.a fundC.a scholarshipD.an investment参考答案：B第23题单选 第23题应选( )A.cleanerB.richerC.betterD.larger参考答案：C第24题单选 第24题应选( )A.declareB.concludeC.determineD.announce参考答案：C第25题单选 第25题应选( )A.makes upB.focuses onC.refers toD.consists of参考答案：D第26题单选 第26题应选( )A.organizationsB.singlesC.institutionsD.individuals参考答案：D第27题单选 第27题应选( )A.yetB.alsoC.stillD.ever参考答案：B第28题单选 第28题应选( )A.onB.inC.atD.by参考答案：A第29题单选 第29题应选( )A.whoB.thatC.whoseD.whom参考答案：C第30题单选 第30题应选( )A.hmnorousB.richC.seriousD.smart参考答案：B第31题单选 第31题应选( )A.strangeB.mysteriousC.magicD.deadly参考答案：D第32题单选 第32题应选( )A.violenceB.hatredC.confusionD.jealousy参考答案：A第33题单选 第33题应选( )A.racesB.regionsC.mindD.mankind参考答案：D第34题单选 第34题应选( )A.yearsB.yearC.timeD.times参考答案：A第35题单选 第35题应选( )A.valuableB.invaluableC.worthyD.worthwhile参考答案：C

IV. Reading Comprehension ( 60 points)Directions:There are five reading passages in this part. Each passage is
followed by fourquestions. For each question there are four suggested answers
marked A, B, C and D. Chooseone best answer and blacken the corresponding letter
on the Answer Sheet.At first glance,there hardly seems to be any comparison between Ravenna and
Rome,but backin the 5th century ,it was Ravenna that served as capital of the
Western Roman Empire. In this city,Roman rulers built monuments which are
famous, then and now, for their sweeping mosaics (镶嵌图案). Seven of Ravenna's
eight buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries are spectacularly decoratedwith
examples of this ancient art. "In the past, many people couldn't read or write,"
says tour guideand Ravenna native Silvia Giogoli. "Mosaics were a way to explain
the religion and the political situ-ation to the people. " Visitors to Ravenna
can look at pieces of art by ancient artists, listen to musicians, and learn
tomake their own masterpieces.Travel TipsWhen to Go:June--October; weather is pleasant in April and May but historic
sites can get crowded with school groups.Where to Stay:Walk through historic district sites from Albergo Cappello
and stay at a modernHotel Centrale Byron.How to Get Around:Take the train from Bologna, and then walk, bike, or use
taxis within the city.Where to Eat or Drink:Housed in a former movie theater, two-storey
Ristorante Cinema Alex-ander blends 1940s Hollywood flavor with homemade Emilia
Romagna courses and attentive service(helpful in translating the menu). For
fresh seafood, try Osteria L'Accigua and Da Buco.What to Buy : Watch the next generation of Emilia Romagna mosaic artists
create contemporaryand traditional pieces in local studios where modern artists
use the same methods as their Byzantineforefathers.What to Read Before You Go:Ravenna in Late Antiquity, by Deborah Mauskopf
Deliyannis-. 2010) ,provides a wide-ranging look at the city's art,
architecture, and history.

第36题单选 In ancient times, mosaics were used toA.display artistic achievementsB.compete with Roman paintingsC.explain religion and politicsD.teach reading and writing参考答案：C

第37题单选 Lots of school children visit historic sites such as Ravenna inA.MayB.JuneC.SeptemberD.October参考答案：A

第38题单选 If you want to try fresh seafood,you should go to__________ .A.Emilia RomagnaB.Hotel Centrale ByronC.Ristorante Cinema AlexanderD.Osteria L'Accigua and Da Buco参考答案：D

第39题单选 Why is Ravenna in Late Antiquity recommended in this passage?A.Because it was written by a famous writer.B.Because tourists get to learn a lot about the city from it.C.Because tourists can get valuable tips for buying art pieces.D.Because it provides useful information about the city's weather.参考答案：B

When you pat your pet dog, he wags (摆来摆去)his tail. That is his way of
saying that he lovesyou. And, if you pay attention, you will see that he uses
his tail to say so many things. Every move-ment of the tail means a different
thing. If the dog is wagging its tail, it is a sign of friendliness ; if histail
is straight, it means he is getting ready for a fight ; and if his tail is
tucked (塞) behind his legs, itmeans he is giving up the fight.Unlike dogs, cats' tail language is not so expressive. When a cat feels
threatened, he puffs him-self up to appear big and his tail shakes with tension.
And when he is displeased with something, helashes out(甩动) his tail.The tail language of dogs and cats has a little story behind it. Earlier,
when dogs and cats hadnot become friends with human beings, they were predators.
They used to hunt other animals for theirfood. When dogs went out hunting with
their friends, tail language came handy. When they were closeto each other, dogs
could use facial expressions to talk. But, for long-distance c,o~mmunication,
theyused their tails. Unlike dogs, cats liked to hunt alone. So, they did not
need to use tail language toooften. As a result, their vocabulary in tail
language is much smaller than that of dogs'.

第40题单选 What does it mean when a dog's tail is straight?A.It has a lot to say to you.B.It wants to stop fighting.C.It is going to fight.D.It likes to be patted.参考答案：C

第41题单选 A cat tries to appear big when it is __________ .A.facing a dangerB.unhappyC.ready to huntD.hungry参考答案：A

第42题单选 Which of the following does the author intend to say?A.Dogs and cats are not good friends.B.Dogs are much friendlier than cats.C.Dogs and cats are usually good pets.D.Dogs use tail language more than cats.参考答案：D

第43题单选 In the last paragraph, the underlined word "predato.rs" refers to
__________ .A.animals that follow and obey other animalsB.animals that kill and eat other animalsC.animals that live in the wildD.animals kept by people参考答案：B

Like any teenagers, the face of One Teen Story is changing fast. Just a
year old, the monthlymagazine of short fiction for young people is getting a new
editor-in-chief: Patrick Ryan ,47, the asso-ciate editor of Granta from 2009 to
2013. He left the London-based literary journal last month.Editing One Teen Story--the younger sibling(姐妹篇)of One Story magazine--will
offer Ryan achance to reach a whole new audience. "It's really the only magazine
for young adult short fiction,"he says from his office in New York. "It's
tremendously exciting that there are younger people outthere who have
subscriptions and look forward to getting these stories once a month. That form
is usu-ally only presented when it's forced upon them in schools. "Designed for readers 14 and up, One Teen Story publishes nine issues a
year. Like its siblingmagazine, it doesn't carry photographs or advertising.
It's just exactly what it says:one story per issue.Ryan says young people are
"looking for engaging reads about people whom they can identifywith. It's not
about having a message or positive spin (说教). It always starts on a character
level,and it has to have an interesting story. If you look at the ' Twilight'
characters and the ' HarryPotter' characters,they feel very contemporary. "Ryan also sees the magazine as a way to encourage talented authors. "I
would love to make OneTeen Story the first publication for writers who then go
on and keep at this business. I just really lovethe idea that this magazine
would be the starting point for somebody--would be the push to make a talented
writer feel that it was woah keeping at this.”

第44题单选 Who is Patrick Ryan?A.He is the editor.in.chief of Granta.B.He is the editor—in—chief of One Story.C.He is the editor.in—chief of“Twilight”. 、D.He is the editor—in-chief of One Teen Story.参考答案：D

第45题单选 What is One Teen Story?A.It is a story magazine for teenagers.B.It is a London—based literary iournal.C.It is a column of a newspaper.D.It is a magazine of science fiction.参考答案：A

第46题单选 According to Ryan。what attracts young readers most? ’A.Photographs and illustration.B.Chances and practices in business.C.Characters and stories close to their life.D.Political teachings and moral messages.参考答案：C

第47题单选 In the last paragraph，the underlined phrase“this business”means
__________ .A.reading storiesB.writing storiesC.editing magazinesD.making money参考答案：B

Couples are restricting the size of their families in the UK because of
cash worries brought on bvthe financial crisis and the subsequent decline.We’re
now up to nearly 3.7 million families whelthere is an only child，a rise from
about 3.3 million in 2005.That means nearlv half of all parentshave only one
child. .Financial WOITies aren’t the only driver.The trend towards later motherhood
has been mentionedas a cause，as have soaring costs of raising a child，which have
been calculated as￡222.500 frombirth t021 years of age.This is an increase of
nearly 40%in lo years.The increasing availability of IVF(试管婴儿)is also a factor and an interesting
one.Coupleswho might have remained childless in the past now invest in IVF and
get pregnant.And because ofthe cost they stop after one child.It may not be a bad thin9;there are outstanding examples of talented only
children.Some arguethat being an only child promoted their success.These include
actors Natalie Portman and Al Paci.n0，golfer Tiger Woods and even Queen
Victoria.A study from the Institute for Social and EconomicResearch at the
University of Essex also showed that the fewer brothers and sisters a child
has.thehappier they are.It seems fighting for parental attention and
affection--which sometimes descendsinto physical fights—is more stressful than
any adult had previously thought.And it's not compensa—ted(弥补)by having a
playmate.

第48题单选 The smaller size of UK families is mainlv related to __________
.A.financial problemsB.technical DroblemsC.health problemsD.cull[ural Droblems参考答案：A

第49题单选 The passage shows that IVF is __________ .A.safer than natural pregnancyB.very popular in UKC.very expensiveD.a risky investment参考答案：C

第50题单选 What is a proved advantage of one—child family?A.Improved family life.B.Higher number of sports stars.C.Efficient family education.D.Promotion of children’s success.参考答案：D

第51题单选 The findings of the institute at the University of Essex might mean
that__________ .A.the only children’s lack of playmates causes problemsB.the only children are much happier than othersC.parents—children relationship is off balanceD.children have to struggle for parental love参考答案：B

About 79 million Americans have pre—diabetes(糖尿病前期).That means they have
blood sugarthat's higher than normal but not hi曲enough to be diagnosed(诊断)with
type 2一at least not yet.One lon9.term study reposed by the American Diabetes
Association found that l l%of people withpre—diabetes develop the full—blown
disease each year.Another study shows that pre—diabetes willprobably become type
2 in lo years or less. 、Yet，that process is not inevitable.Last year，scientists in Colorado found
that people withpre—diabetes who lowered their blood sugar to normal
levels--even briefly--were 56%less likely toreach type 2 levels.Ⅱyou have pre—diabetes.here are four steps to help prevent or delay a
diabetes diagnosis：Lose 7%of your body weight.That is about l5 pounds for the persons who
weigh 200.Drop—ping that small percentage has been shown to lower the risk of
developing type 2 by close t060%.Exercise 30 minutes five days a week.Whether
you do the 30 minutes in one shot or in three10一minute sessions，the benefit is
the same.Choose certain exercises，such as fast walkin9，playingtennis or lifting
weights.Physical activity such as sweeping floors works，t00.Turn to your doctor.In some cases，pre—diabetes raises the risk of heart
disease and stroke by50%.Your doctor may use some medicine to control your
glucose(葡萄糖)levels and keep yourblood pressure in check.Know your numbers.To see if your pre-diabetes is improvin9，have your blood
sugar checkedregularly.A fasting blood sugar of l00 t0125 mr=/dl suggests
pre—diabetes;126 m9/dl or above isdiabetes;and below l00 is normal.Other
tests，including glucose tolerance and AIC，also are used tomonitor blood
sugar.

第52题单选 What do we learn from the two studies mentioned in Paragraph l 7A.Pre—diabetes will surely become type 2 diabetes.B.Pre.diabetes is likely to become diabetes within years.C.Enough attention should be paid to the treatment of type 2.D.Pre.diabetes is ranked N0.1 danger threatening Americans’health.参考答案：B

第53题单选 To prevent or delay a diabetes diagnosis，people with pre—diabetes
should pay most atten。tion t0____________.A.glucose levelsB.exercisesC.heart diseaseD.stroke参考答案：A

第54题单选 Which of the following suggests that you have pre-diabetes?A.70 mg/dl.B.90 mg/dl.C.110 mg/dl.D.130 mg/dl.参考答案：C

第55题单选 What column of a newspaper is most likely to have this article?A.Technology.B.Entertainment.C.Education.D.Health.参考答案：D

V. Daily Conversation( 15 points)Directions:Pick out appropriate expressions from the eight choices below
and complete thefollowing dialogue by blackening the corresponding letter on the
Answer Sheet.根据下面选项回答下面试题：A.Thanks, DaddyB.I'm proud of youC.You can't believe itD.CongratulationsE.What makes the day so importantF.Cheer upG.It's a wonderful dayH.Is that trueFather: How's your day at school, Costa?Costa: 56, Daddy! It's a day I will nev.~er forget.Father:Oh,is it? 57,my
son?Costa:I have been made the chairman of the Students' Association.Father
:That's great.58 !Costa: 59Father :That's really nice. You stood first in the examination and now you
have won the chairman-ship.60,my'son.Costa : Thank you, Daddy.you, Daddy.

第56题简答 填入(56)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：G

第57题简答 填入(57)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：E

第58题简答 填入(58)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：D

第59题简答 填入(59)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：A

第60题简答 填入(60)处的最佳答案是()。参考答案：BVI. 

Writing ( 25 points)Directions:For this part, you are supposed to write an essay in English in
100 ~ 120 wordsbased on the following information. Remember to write it
clearly.

第61题简答 你(Li Yuan)的班级即将组织一次郊游(picnic)，请你给你的外籍教师(Steve)写封信，内容包括：·邀请他参加此项活动;·介绍活动的具体安排和内容(如时间、地点等);·告知需要做的准备(如着装、自备午餐等);·希望他参加并尽快给予答复。参考答案：略。